Director, Digital Marketing
Gateway Recruiting
Bay Area, California · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Communications Director to manage a high‑performing team and drive global digital marketing content strategy across our digital marketing channels. This role combines hands‑on leadership with strong digital marketing expertise to ensure cohesive, compelling, and measurable communications that support business goals. He / she will also disseminate and champion best practices and optimization of digital marketing strategies and tactics as tools evolve particularly gen-AI-based tools and platforms.
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Talent Development:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of digital marketing communications professionals
Set clear priorities, provide actionable feedback, and ensure high‑quality, on time delivery of digital marketing content as global baselines
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous skill development across the team
Partner with resource managers and leadership on capacity planning and hiring needs
Digital Strategy & Planning:
Own the global digital marketing communications content strategy and calendar across priority channels (e.g. web, email, paid media, social, customer relationship and campaign platforms), including digital customer journeys
Translate business objectives into integrated digital marketing plans and campaign roadmaps
Ensure messaging and experiences are optimized for audience, channel, and journey stage and are compliant, as applicable
Champion a data‑driven mindset, using performance insights to refine strategy and global baselines
Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial teams on digital best practices and performance
Influence Commercial team execution of digital marketing content to ensure alignment to business and customer needs
Align digital marketing execution with brand, PR, and other global marketing communications teams
Emerging Tools & GenAI Optimization:
Leverage emerging digital marketing tools, including genAI‑based platforms, to optimize content creation, campaign optimization, personalization, and operational efficiency across global markets
Partner with analytics, marketing technology, and other applicable teams to evaluate, pilot, and scale AI‑enabled solutions that enhance speed to market while maintaining brand quality, governance, and compliance
Champion a test‑and‑learn approach to automation, AI‑assisted insights, and workflow optimization to continuously improve digital performance and team productivity at scale
Performance, Optimization & Governance:
Define success metrics and KPIs for digital marketing efforts
Establish and maintain best practices, guidelines, and workflows for digital execution
Utilize a learning mindset for new practices, tools, and platforms within the digital marketing space
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in digital marketing, marketing communications, or related fields
3+ years of people management or team leadership experience
Strong expertise across digital channels (web, email, social, paid media, and campaigns) globally
Exceptional written communication and messaging skills
Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading digital marketing within a matrixed or enterprise organization
Experience in healthcare and CPG industries
Experience using analytics and marketing automation platforms
Experience in digital marketing roles within Commercial function
Strong familiarity with A/B testing, personalization, and conversion optimization
Leadership & Professional Attributes:
Confident, empathetic people-leader and mentor
Strategic storyteller with a digital‑first mindset
Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity
Strong stakeholder presence and decision‑making ability
Ability to influence all levels of leadership